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Free ‘wraparound’ childcare for the armed forces
The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.
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COVID Support Force: the MOD’s contribution to the coronavirus response
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Permanent protection from higher tax for military personnel in Scotland
Thousands of British Armed Forces personnel will continue to be protected from income tax rises passed by Holyrood.
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Defence pledges to evolve faster in the years ahead
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has met with the MOD’s senior leadership, challenging Defence to evolve faster in response to the emerging threats and opportunities brought by the rapidly changing post-Covid world.
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MOD negotiates 10 billion PPE items
Over the last 12 weeks a dedicated team fronted by MOD experts have negotiated contracts for more than 10 billion items of PPE for NHS workers in the battle against Covid-19.
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MOD delivers 10,000 items of critical medical equipment to NHS
The DE&S Logistics Delivery Operating Centre at MOD Donnington have coordinated the delivery of over 10,000 pieces of critical medical equipment.
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We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.
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- No defence for abuse: a strategy to tackle domestic abuse within the defence community
- Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: multilateral and migration annual review summaries 2018 to 2019
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- FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 6 July 2020
- MoD Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2020
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Office address
London
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General enquiries
020 7218 9000
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020 721 87907
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Gloucester
GL3 1HW
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3.N Main Building Whitehall
Westminster
London
SW1A 2HB
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The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
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Walker House
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Liverpool
L2 3YL
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Veterans UK
Free helpline telephone: UK only
0808 1914 2 18
Free helpline telephone: overseas
+44 1253 866 043
Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)
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Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
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24 hour contact number for casualty notifications and compassionate travel requests:
01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
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01452 712612 ext 6323/6301
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01452 712612 ext 8174
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01452 712612 ext 6303 / 6082 / 5520
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01452 712612 ext 7330/6303
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The MOD is endeavouring to meet its statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (2000). However, the measures implemented to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are likely to significantly impact on our ability to respond to requests within the legislative timeframe. Correspondence sent by post will not be actioned at this time and, where possible, should be re-submitted via email to CIO-FOI@mod.gov.uk. We will process requests as quickly as possible, where priorities and resources allow. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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